The purpose of this web page it to highlight
starting points for a number of web sites that feature useful science
simulations.

"Simulations are flexible computer-based manipulatives that serve as
critical bridges between concrete and abstract thinking. They provide a
high degree of interactivity, enabling students to immediately observe the
results of their experimentation and be able to relate concepts across
multiple representations." Robert Marzano

Web Site Name

Description

CFF-CB Classes

2008 2009

Social
Studies

English

CB South
08-09: Click here to see
Social Studies and English classrooms.

CB West 08-09: Click
here to see Social Studies and English classrooms.

CB East 08-09: Click here to see Social Studies and
English classrooms.

An on-line learning community that features
simulations and interactive web lessons tied to the National Science
Education Standards. Although this site is still under development, you
find many appropriate simulations.

These simulations come from the Chemical
Education Research Group at Iowa State University. Some of the
animations are designed to be used by chemistry instructors in
presentations. These do not have directions or other information. Other
animations are designed for students to use on their own or in group-work.
Some of the animations and simulations have guided-inquiry tutorials to
accompany them.

This is a commercial site with some of the
best science and math simulations available. This is a commercial site
that requires a subscription. However, this site allows anyone to use one
of their Gizmos (simulations) for free, at a rate of one per day.

This ingenious "learning tool" is called
Sodaplay. Don't let the name mislead you, this is one of the most creative
physical science sites we have ever seen. In Sodaplay, you use the
sodaconstructor to make models out of masses linked by springs and
muscles. Then you can manipulate this microworlds' gravity, friction, and
spring stiffness. Stunningly life-like models are the result in this
notable achievement in web learning. Great example of emergent behavior.